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Kylie Simpson Featured in Take 5 Magazine, From Cancer Survivor to Professional Circus Artist

  • Writer: Kylie Simpson
    Kylie Simpson
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Updated: 21 hours ago

Kylie Simpson’s inspiring journey from cancer survivor to professional circus artist has been featured in the latest issue of https://www.aremedia.com.au/brands/take-5/Take 5 Magazine. As the Creative Director and co-founder of Cirqular Entertainment, Kylie shares how resilience, determination, and a passion for live performance helped shape a career entertaining audiences across Australia.


Pink promotional graphic announcing the latest issue of Take 5 Magazine. Two overlapping magazine covers are shown, with the front cover featuring Kylie Simpson smiling alongside the headline, “I Beat Cancer and Ran Away With the Circus,” and a small photo of her performing on a cyr wheel.
A moment I’ll never forget. 💕 I’m honoured to share that my story, “I Beat Cancer and Ran Away With the Circus,” is featured in the latest issue of Take 5 Magazine. It’s a story of resilience, rebuilding, and finding a life I love through circus. If you spot a copy, I’d love to know what you think.

A Story of Resilience, Courage and Following Your Passion


At Cirqular Entertainment, we believe that every performance tells a story. This time, the story belongs to one of our own.


We’re incredibly proud to share that our Creative Director and professional aerial artist, Kylie Simpson, has been featured in the latest issue of Take 5 Magazine.


The cover story, “I Beat Cancer and Ran Away With the Circus,” highlights Kylie’s remarkable journey, one of resilience, perseverance, and finding purpose through live performance.


While audiences see the strength, grace, and confidence Kylie brings to the stage, few know the challenges she has overcome behind the scenes.


From Cancer Survivor to Professional Circus Performer


Kylie’s journey has never followed a conventional path.


After overcoming cancer, she chose to pursue a life dedicated to creativity, movement, and bringing joy to others through circus performance.


Today, Kylie performs professionally across Australia at corporate events, festivals, theatres, community celebrations, cruise ships, and major live events. Her specialties include:

  • Aerial silks

  • Lollipop Lyra

  • Cyr Wheel

  • Trapeze

  • Stilt walking

  • Custom circus productions


Kylie Simpson performs a Cyr Wheel routine beneath the Big Top at Sydney’s Luna Park. Wearing a red performance costume, she spins inside a large metal wheel across the stage floor under dramatic blue lighting, with the venue’s ornate interior creating a striking backdrop.
Strength, precision and momentum. Performed beneath the iconic Big Top at Sydney’s Luna Park, Kylie’s Cyr Wheel performance combines athleticism, artistry and dynamic movement to create a visually spectacular feature for corporate events, gala dinners and live productions across Australia.

As the Founder and Creative Director of Cirqular Entertainment, she also designs unique entertainment experiences that transform events into unforgettable moments.


More Than Circus, Connecting People


At Cirqular Entertainment, our mission has always been about more than spectacular performances.


It’s about creating moments that inspire, bring people together, and leave lasting memories.

Kylie’s story perfectly reflects that philosophy.


Her resilience continues to inspire audiences, event organisers, and fellow performers, proving that life’s greatest challenges don’t have to define your future.


Kylie Simpson performs an aerial routine suspended above a stage in a flowing red costume. An audience seated in a theatre watches as she performs beneath purple stage lighting.
Elegance in the air. Every aerial performance is designed to captivate audiences through strength, grace and storytelling, creating unforgettable moments at live events and productions.

Creating Unforgettable Event Entertainment Across Australia


Cirqular Entertainment provides premium live entertainment for:

  • Corporate events

  • Gala dinners

  • Awards nights

  • Shopping centres

  • Festivals

  • Community events

  • Family entertainment

  • Brand activations

  • Private celebrations


Whether it’s breathtaking aerial performances, comedy circus shows, immersive roving entertainment, or our signature Chaos Meets Circus production, our goal is always the same, to create genuine moments of wonder and connection.


Kylie Simpson performs on white aerial silks at an awards ceremony. Wearing a red costume, she holds an elegant pose high above the stage with an event presentation screen visible in the background.
Transform your event with breathtaking aerial entertainment. From awards nights and corporate functions to gala dinners and special events, Kylie’s aerial performances bring sophistication, excitement and unforgettable visual impact.

Thank You to Take 5 Magazine


We’re grateful to the team at Take 5 Magazine for sharing Kylie’s story with readers across Australia.


We hope her journey encourages others to keep moving forward, embrace new opportunities, and never stop believing in what’s possible.


Congratulations, Kylie. We couldn’t be prouder.


Two-page feature from Take 5 Magazine titled “The Circus of Life.” The article tells Kylie Simpson’s story of overcoming cancer and building a career as a professional circus artist. Large photos show Kylie and James Bustar posing together, Kylie performing an aerial act in front of an audience, and multiple images illustrating milestones from her personal and professional journey.
Seeing my journey laid out across these pages is incredibly humbling. From cancer treatment and recovery to performing professionally around Australia and co-founding Cirqular Entertainment, this article shares some of the defining moments that shaped who I am today. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. ❤️🎪

Looking for Professional Circus Entertainment?


If you’re planning a corporate event, festival, community celebration, shopping centre activation, or private function, Cirqular Entertainment delivers world-class circus entertainment tailored to your audience.


From elegant aerial performances to interactive family shows and immersive roaming acts, we’ll help create an event your guests will never forget.


https://www.cirqularentertainment.com.au/contact-usContact Cirqular Entertainment today to discover how our performers can elevate your next event.

 
 
 

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